The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Citation:
Sketch Club minutes, 1844-1869. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel NC1 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals:
Originals returned to the lender after microfilming.
Loan:
Loan
Biography Note:
Arts club; New York, N.Y. A group of artists and writers who met informally in members' homes, 1820-1869. Many members played a significant role in the development of the National Academy of Design. The group was also known as the XXI, in honor of the 21 original founding members.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Loaned 1966 by the Century Club, a New York City arts club whose membership overlapped with the Sketch Club.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Sketches -- Societies, etc. -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
